Vintage craft magazines
I’ve uploaded a new batch of really kitschy images from vintage craft magazines from the 50’s and 60’s. These are from Jen Greenwood’s collection given to her by her great aunt Mim. Thanks Jen! Link.
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The Museum of Kitschy Stitches
There’s nothing I love better than looking through vintage knitting books and chuckling at all the funny scenes that showcased knitwear way back when. For some reason, this blog was not on my radar until I just found out that there’s a new book out now by the same name, The Museum of Kitschy Stitches […]
Continue ReadingAntique Pattern Library
The Antique Pattern Library is a great resource for inspiration or old patterns/designs. Most of these books are rare and are scanned in to share and celebrate the vast history of craft. Pictured here is a French crochet book from 1868 donated by Judith Combs. Topics are range in the needlecraft family from knitting, crochet, […]
Continue ReadingFlickr Group – Wardrobe Remix
There’s a cool flickr group called Wardrobe remix which is filled with outfits that show everyone’s personal style. It is about whatever you wear, wherever you happened to get that from…mass market, designer, handmade, thrifted, etc. Shown here is a thrifted gingham dress, altered, screen printed, and embellished by the owner. Refashioning has never looked […]
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Free vintage knitting patterns from 50’s-60’s
I am loving the free vintage knitting patterns off the glamarama site. The 1962 hooded poncho (left) and the 1956 Bernat Cape would still look fresh and modern today. Looks like something you can get at Anthropologie but make yourself! Link.
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